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Go Horticultural at RHS Wisley

by MikeBird

If you enjoy gardens and gardening then the Royal Horticultural Society's Headquarters at Wisley in Surrey is probably already on your 'Must see' list of places to visit. There are all kinds of gardens here, formal and non-formal, tropical in the greenhouses and temperate ( well they're just outside). I enjoyed the vegetable gardens with some of their new varieties and their exhibits on ways to encourage the use of composting. Also the greenhouses with the Alpine plants are really good although some of the labelling can be a little obtrusive ie small plant but large tag because of long Latin name.It's reasonably easy to get to if you have a car as it is just off Junction 10 of M25 travelling south on the A3 towards Guildford. Parking is free. See the website for details of public transport.If you're an RHS member entry is free but for others adults are charged around £10, children about...

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Learn about wildlife at Juniper Hall

by MikeBird

If, like me, you're very keen on wildlife you may like to sign up for a weekend field study course based at Juniper Hall a mile or so north of Dorking and next to the beauty spot of Box Hill.The 17th century Hall is owned by the Field Studies Council which is an educational trust dedicated to serving the interests in environmental education. When I arrived there in April 2011 there had been a special needs school party staying for the week and another group of sixth form students doing their ecology fieldwork for 'A' level Biology in just two days. I was on a weekend residential course learning about bird surveying techniques run by the British Trust for Ornithology. There were 9 enthusiasts all wanting to know more about different surveying methods which of course involved some practical fieldwork up into the woods opposite the Hall. It was a very enjoyable weekend and I must say I...

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Hampton Court Palace

by sswagner

Although many consider this place to be part of Greater London, I think Surrey should get the credit for this. In my mind, Hampton Court is a "must see" for England. Those who would like it best are architecture buffs, history buffs, people who enjoy garden strolls, and most children. There are many stories to tell about what went on behind those walls. Of course, Henry VIII and his wives gets the spotlights. However the King James conference regarding translating the Bible into English also took place here. William and Mary also made their mark here. Hampton Court has it all: extensive gardens, a maze, several state apartments, the best look at palace kitchen life I have ever seen, ghost stories, and the grandeur expected from a palace. I think this palace deserves the same level of attention that Buckingham Palace or Windor Castle receives. By far, this makes an excellent day trip from...

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Hampton Court Palace/Maze

by deeper_blue

When I was young I visited Hampton Court a few times. The Palace was inhabited by Henry VIII. The garden has been transformed into a life size maze, using the hedges as walls, many visitors come here to get lost.

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If you like parks

by deeper_blue

There's a very nice park close to my old school, called Beddington Park. Its great for unwinding in. The River Wandle runs through it and there are many nice bridges. There are also tennis courts and a football pitch on one side, although officially you are not allowed to play footy, I've never seen anyone check. I never enjoyed Beddington park when I was school, cos I was made to do cross country running here, I hated it!

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SILENT POOLS (Sherbourne Pond) - Lady of the Lake

by Acirfa

Clear water trickles into Silent Pool from a spring that filters through the chalky hillside of the North Downs. The pool has an eerie green/blue tinge about it caused by the minerals it picks up on its journey.Fish swim in the pool’s tranquil water and birds aplenty frequent the area.The pond was originally put in place in the 1600s to service the nearby village of Albury. Legend from Saxon times tells the story of a young maiden who was bathing in the pool who was startled by a passing horseman, o some believed this horseman was Prince John, Regent of Britain. The young maiden drowned as she tried to wade deeper to escape his eyes, it is said her ghost appears at midnight.

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Weybridge

by Acirfa

Weybridge is a town in Surrey in South East England.On its North side sits the River Thames, Weybridge is at the mouth of the River Wey, from which it gets its name.It is a suburb in the London commuter belt, and the some of the housing is expensive: as of 2008, six of the ten most expensive streets in South East England were in Weybridge.Weybridge is made up of a number of distinct areas: town centre shopping area, Monument Hill / Queens Road shopping area, St George's Hill, Brooklands and Oatlands Village.

CHERKLEY COURT & GARDENS

by zuriga

We had passed the entrance to this place many times (it's only a mile from our house), but we never realized what a lovely site it is or how beautiful the gardens are in the summer. We finally got there in late June, 2008 and were amazed! It isn't too easy to reach without a car, but the Dorking Station is only about a 10 minute cab ride away. This is the former home of Lord Beaverbrook, a newspaper magnate. He often had his friends Rudyard Kipling and Winston Churchill to Cherkley for visits.. especially Churchill during WWII when Beaverbrook was Minister for Aircraft Production and part of the War Cabinet.Cherkley has over 400 acres of park, gardens and woodlands, and the views over the Mole Valley are outstanding.

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The Farnham Maltings

by Mariajoy

Situated by the River Wey, in the 18th century the Maltings were a tannery then later in the 19th century it became a maltings and brewery and closed in 1956. Nowadays it is a theatre, a warren of artists studios and Riverside Cafe. We were here to see an art exhibition.

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LEITH HILL

by zuriga

Leith Hill can be found south of Leatherhead and not too far from Effingham and Dorking. It's the highest point in SE England, and the views are spectacular on a clear day. A tower was built there and it's a common meeting place for cyclists out on a weekend jaunt or for those who like a bit of walking and hiking. A few paths lead up to the top of the hill - one is an easy climb and not steep at all. There are also several car parks at the bottom (this is a National Trust site). Nearby are the rhodoendron gardens I also have photos of.

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